"There’s always next year."

You've no doubt heard "there's always next year". But what does a fan base tell itself when next year promises more of the same and the same is good for nothing but frustration and disappointment?

Bill O'Brien is a stubborn ass. He refuses to change a god damn thing, and as a result we're going to be seeing the same problems next year that we saw all too often this year.

Offense is sputtering? O'Brien refuses to hire a legit OC. Defense is getting gashed? O'Brien refuses to hire RAC. We're stuck; we can't win if Bill O'Brien won't change and he's incapable of changing because his fucking ego won't let him.

And that has the phrase "there's always next year" ringing hallow in my ears.